[But he's talking somewhat about something else. For a moment, he's as grimly practical as ever:]

In two years, when I'm twenty-four, von Karma will try to destroy me again. Just like he did here. But when it happens at home, he'll do so by killing someone. Not himself. I have to remember, so that I can stop it from happening.

[A beat, and then he raises his gaze - making up for his lack of sentiment with an excess of it.]

And honestly - even just knowing that I was able to have a friend like you - even just that would help me. Make my life better.